The Gresini Ducati version team was presented and with beautifully painted war paint. The troops of the late Fausto, killed at the age of 60 almost a year ago by Covid-19, are the latest arrivals within the Ducati red army. However, they do not intend to be hazed by their now regimental companions. A desire to assert oneself that the General of Ducati Corse, Gigi Dall'Igna, encourages by guaranteeing the newcomers of his clan high-level equipment...
The team Gresini finished with his period Aprilia but will continue to speak its native language with its new partner brand since it is Ducati. The presentation of this new chapter of a historic stable in the paddock has been made. With good GP21s, the objective will be to see bastianini confirm its potential at the forefront while Di Giannantonio will have the mission to be the star of the debutante ball.
Incidentally, with Gresini, Ducati will have eight motorcycles on the MotoGP starting grid. A logistical challenge that does not frighten Gigi Dall'Igna : “ Gresini Racing is now part of the Ducati family “, explained the Italian during the presentation of the Gresini team. “ This team will be an important element for us in MotoGP ". The Ducati Corse man has also already observed his new partners during the first winter test in Jerez on November 1st. “ The first test is always difficult for a rookie like Diggia “, explains Gigi. “ But he made a good impression, he rode well and had a big smile on his face when he got to ride MotoGP for the first time. Enea, on the other hand, was allowed to try the GP21 for the first time. It's an evolution of the bike he rode in 2021. He was very happy with the first impression and the first feeling. His lap times were impressive. The first step towards the 2022 season was really good ».
Gigi Dall'Igna: “we will help Gresini Racing in the best way possible”
What is waiting for Ducati of the two pilots Gresini for the 2022 season? “ Enea Bastianini did very well in her rookie season »Ensures Dall'Igna. " He achieved two third places. Now it's about continuing to improve and continuing to prove his talent. I think he could be one of the real protagonists of the 2022 season ". As for “Diggia”: “ I hope he can do as well as Enea did last year », declares the boss of the competition Ducati.
Ducati has distributed no less than five Desmosedici GP22s for the coming season. Two to Ducati Lenovo for Miller et bagnaia, two at Pramac for zarco et Martin, one to the Mooney VR46 Rossi team for Marini. There are also three GP21s for Bezzecchi, Bastianini et By Giannantonio. " We will help Team Gresini in the best possible way in the coming season, not only from a technical point of view but also from a human point of view, which is very important. We will offer enough labor for Gresini. We have eight MotoGP riders, including many young talents. This is part of our strategy for the premier category ».
This will require an annual budget of approximately 10 million euros for Gresini, but Dorna contributes around half of that amount, as with all two-driver customer teams. Rental fees are capped at 2,2 million euros per pilot. For previous year's bikes, like Gresini, leasing is expected to be between 1,5 and 1,8 million per rider, depending on speedweek.
